The Daily LEAD
A leadership podcast for any leader who is passionate about leadership development and self-care, and relationships. It consists of two segments a week: Mental Health Mondays, and Everyday Leaders on Thursdays.
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Episode 544 Beyond Survival Mode: Understanding PTSD and CPTSD
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June is PTSD Awareness Month. In this episode, we explore the differences between PTSD and Complex PTSD, how trauma impacts the brain and nervous system, and why survival strategies often remain long after the danger has passed. If you've ever wondered why certain experiences continue to affect you years later, this conversation offers insight, understanding, and hope for healing.
Resources
The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in The Healing of Trauma - Paperback by Bessel Van der Kolk M.D.
The Complex PTSD Workbook for Self-Healing: A Practical Guide to Understand Trauma, Calm Emotional Flashbacks, Manage Dissociation, and Rebuild Identity After Abuse, Neglect, or Chronic Stress-Alex J. Carter
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma
by Peter A. Levine (Author), Ann Frederick (Contributor) Format: Paperback